Automotive

Make Your Tires Last 75,000 Miles or Even More
Automotive

Make Your Tires Last 75,000 Miles or Even More

William Van Tassel, PhD | November 1, 2021

One of the most important parts of your car is the tires. Here’s how to treat them right for your safety, comfort and to save money.

Beware of the Rental-Car Toll Trap
Automotive

Beware of the Rental-Car Toll Trap

Christopher Elliott | October 15, 2021

If you’re driving a rental car, toll roads can quickly inflate the cost of the rental. Here’s what you need to know.

The Best Used Cars and SUVs to Buy Now
Automotive

The Best Used Cars and SUVs to Buy Now

Karl Brauer | September 6, 2021

Used-car prices have surged over 10% in the past year due to the pandemic-driven used-car bubble and the exodus to…

Your Car-Towing Plan May Leave You Stranded
Automotive

Your Car-Towing Plan May Leave You Stranded

Ronald Montoya | August 16, 2021

Are you confident that your car-towing program will provide the emergency help you need when you need it? Don’t be…

Exciting New Electric Vehicles for 2021

Exciting New Electric Vehicles for 2021

Karl Brauer | July 1, 2021

Here are three exciting EVs that are eligible for the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit—one with Tesla-like performance, one upscale interior, one economy.

How To Care For a Rarely Driven Car

How To Care For a Rarely Driven Car

Russ Evans | April 15, 2021

Maintenance issues arise when a car sits unused or barely used for weeks or months at a time. Here’s how to keep yours from conking out.

Best New 2021 Vehicles

Best New 2021 Vehicles

Karl Brauer | December 4, 2020

Shoppers for 2021 vehicles will find several all-new models…and exciting updates of some of America's most popular vehicles.

How to Buy a New Car from Home

How to Buy a New Car from Home

Philip Reed | November 5, 2020

Buying a car online helps you avoid crowds and aggressive salespeople—and can save time and hundreds or thousands of dollars. Nine key strategies…

Fixing Car Dents and Scratches: A Master Technician’s Secrets

Fixing Car Dents and Scratches: A Master Technician’s Secrets

Russ Evans | September 25, 2020

If you try to fix a car’s flaws the wrong way, it will save money but make them look worse. Here’s how to do it right

New SUVs, Pickups to Charge Up the Electric Vehicle Market

New SUVs, Pickups to Charge Up the Electric Vehicle Market

Karl Brauer | June 15, 2020

Over the next two years, buyers who would rather plug in than fill up will have many more options, including various SUVs and pickups.

News About Electric Cars

News About Electric Cars

Karl Brauer | April 12, 2020

If you might be interested in an electric car, there is news you should know about the federal tax credit, state fees & the latest generation of vehicles.

2020 SUVs That Stand Out From the Crowd

2020 SUVs That Stand Out From the Crowd

Karl Brauer | March 30, 2020

As SUVs and pickups grab a record 70% of US auto sales, automakers are scurrying to introduce new and redesigned 2020 models.

Make Sure That Used Car You Want to Buy Is Safe to Drive

Make Sure That Used Car You Want to Buy Is Safe to Drive

Rosemary Shahan | December 2, 2019

Buyers beware: how to find out about unseen recalls on the used car that’s for sale

Buying a Used Car Online? Beware This Scam

Buying a Used Car Online? Beware This Scam

Russ Evans | October 4, 2019

Here are four strategies to make sure you are not being sold a used car online by a fake owner.

The Best New Compact and Subcompact SUVs

The Best New Compact and Subcompact SUVs

July 22, 2019

Small is big among SUVs, and here are some of the best deals.